Pretty sure I've chosen my first bike. Input?
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Never heard about that. Correctable?
Unf. Love those, waaaay out of my league though. That's another of the reasons I dig the Blasts though, things are fucking tiny. Even with the tall seat on them, I fit with room to spare.
I was talking to one of my buddies, a Harley tech, the other night. He was saying that some of the Buells have a clunky gearbox that's difficult for some guys to acclimate to. Isn't an issue per-say, but could anyone comment on that?
I would look into a Japanese 600 over a blast.
Yamaha FZ6
Suzuki SV (v-twin)
Kawasaki ER6n
Both the Suzuki and Kawasaki are smaller bikes. I would check them out.
You don't realize how fast you grow into the bike. I was nervous about getting the 1000 I have and am super glad I did. I would have outgrown a smaller bike already.
Yamaha FZ6
Suzuki SV (v-twin)
Kawasaki ER6n
Both the Suzuki and Kawasaki are smaller bikes. I would check them out.
You don't realize how fast you grow into the bike. I was nervous about getting the 1000 I have and am super glad I did. I would have outgrown a smaller bike already.
How does one out grow a bike? Your typical rider will never push a 600 ss to 70% of its limits or so I've heard. Are u talking speed or handling department?
I went from a gs500 to a sv650 mainly because I wanted FI and I got more then what I paid for the 500. I don't see how I can out grow my SV. Other then the factor it has horrible stock suspension.
I went from a gs500 to a sv650 mainly because I wanted FI and I got more then what I paid for the 500. I don't see how I can out grow my SV. Other then the factor it has horrible stock suspension.
I can relate to the sense of out growing. My first official bike was a 2003 GSX-R 750 and size wise I was always a bit tall on it being 6'3. But you get used to the power the bike has and can push it to its redline limit and it is terrifying at first, but alas you begin to get more comfortable and your skill level grows. Now the comfort and new found skill is not to be taken for granted as the bike WILL come to bite you in the ass if you over step your boundaries and limits. I now ride a 1340cc sport bike and can say I will never need more power than what this bike can produce. It is straight up violent.
Your kids will want more...
We used to think jumping 20' on dirt bikes was really cool. Look at what the young guys do now. They frigging get OFF the bike while in the middle of a huge jump.
For OP, I'd look in other directions than a Buell. There are reasons you don't see them all over the streets.
Outgrowing mainly just the fact that you get used to it and your skill level passes up what the bike can do.
I used to have snowmobiles as well and it was the same thing. I started off with a phazer and as I got better at riding the sled couldn't handle what I wanted to do. So I picked up a RX1 and the experience was so much better.
I can't imagine the 35hp a blast produces will keep you excited to ride after a while. But that's just me and my .02
I used to have snowmobiles as well and it was the same thing. I started off with a phazer and as I got better at riding the sled couldn't handle what I wanted to do. So I picked up a RX1 and the experience was so much better.
I can't imagine the 35hp a blast produces will keep you excited to ride after a while. But that's just me and my .02
I would look somewhere else than a Buell because of reliability purposes. Especially if it's a first bike, and you aren't familiar with fixing things on it.
Most are also much more torquey than other types of bikes where the power comes on later. (I'm not 100% familiar with the model you're looking at though).
This is a great list to start with, there's some other models you could add here as well.
Most are also much more torquey than other types of bikes where the power comes on later. (I'm not 100% familiar with the model you're looking at though).
This is a great list to start with, there's some other models you could add here as well.
I'm using it as a learner, followed by a simple gas sipping commuter. I like having a few thousand pounds of steel around me when I go fast. :lmao:
I've looked at the bikes mentioned above, and they're honestly priced a bit high for my tastes. Especially with the potential for it getting set down a few times. I've ridden dirt bikes, but this will be the first for the street, so I do know it will happen.
The technical side is no issue. A small engine is a small engine and I have access to a few HD techs. Do keep the discussion going though. I'm all for constructive discourse, especially on something major like this. Pros and Cons, Pros and Cons of comparable models, etc.
I've looked at the bikes mentioned above, and they're honestly priced a bit high for my tastes. Especially with the potential for it getting set down a few times. I've ridden dirt bikes, but this will be the first for the street, so I do know it will happen.
The technical side is no issue. A small engine is a small engine and I have access to a few HD techs. Do keep the discussion going though. I'm all for constructive discourse, especially on something major like this. Pros and Cons, Pros and Cons of comparable models, etc.
FZ6
2009 Yamaha Fz6, Crystal Lake IL - 108133468 - Cycletrader.com
SV650S
2006 Suzuki Sv650s, Wauconda IL - 108776105 - Cycletrader.com
ER6n
2009 Kawasaki Er-6n, Waukesha WI - 108775956 - Cycletrader.com
CB600F
http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2006-Honda-599--(CB600F)-108597803
Blast
2005 Buell Blast 500, Arlington Heights IL - 107028783 - Cycletrader.com
To me for the extra grand or two those other bikes are far superior
2009 Yamaha Fz6, Crystal Lake IL - 108133468 - Cycletrader.com
SV650S
2006 Suzuki Sv650s, Wauconda IL - 108776105 - Cycletrader.com
ER6n
2009 Kawasaki Er-6n, Waukesha WI - 108775956 - Cycletrader.com
CB600F
http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2006-Honda-599--(CB600F)-108597803
Blast
2005 Buell Blast 500, Arlington Heights IL - 107028783 - Cycletrader.com
To me for the extra grand or two those other bikes are far superior
buell firebolt xb12r or the lightening. its sporty its handleing is outstanding just like every buell. gets 50mpg and its a torque monster. gastank is built in to the frame and the oil is in the swingarm witch translates to leaning till the elbow slides. down side is it has a harley Vtwin in it and its air/oil cooled, its a dog on the highway. you have to deal with harley for parts (MajorDownside because every harley ive been to they know didly squat but ive always enjoyed watching actually harley riders get pissed off at how terrible there service is. pretty sure its a universal thing) just HARLEY ingeneral is the downside but after 2009 buell left and started EBR i dont not know if he is makin anything other then 40k track bikes. if you know nothing about buell dont worry alot of people dont, they just hate it cause they never riden a 2009 1125cr they use an aprilia engine for that model. things sick when your comfortable i would highly recommend hunting this bike down but be warned very easy to loop.
But the SV and take off the fairings for a couple months. After u drop it a couple of times and learn then u can put on the fairings and cover up most of the damage. No one will ever know minus the damage to the tail section and get new frame sliders.
Get a rebel. Small. Efficient. Cheap. Reliable. Disposable. And then customize it as questionably as possible with frilly things gay exhaust etc
On a side note do you already have your M liscense or whatever the motorcycle letter is (don't have my wallet with me right now to check). But you'll probably want to take the test on a smaller bike. Makes the test a hell of a lot easier with the tight corners and BS they make you do. Theres a reason they rent out rebels for people to take the test with
On a side note do you already have your M liscense or whatever the motorcycle letter is (don't have my wallet with me right now to check). But you'll probably want to take the test on a smaller bike. Makes the test a hell of a lot easier with the tight corners and BS they make you do. Theres a reason they rent out rebels for people to take the test with
Used for sure! I'm looking older, but with decent upkeep. I had seen a few for around a grand last season, though there seems to be a lot less out there so far this year.
Not really feeling the Cruiser look. I don't doubt I'll be hunting out twisties shortly after getting my "Sea Legs" if you follow.
You guys are great. Thanks for the input so far!
Not really feeling the Cruiser look. I don't doubt I'll be hunting out twisties shortly after getting my "Sea Legs" if you follow.
You guys are great. Thanks for the input so far!
Is it? Because I know tons of people who have been riding for years and have never dropped their bike or gone down, me being one of them after riding off and on for 20+ years.
^ And I know tons of people who dumped their brand new off the floor bikes within a week of having them. Some on driveways, one taking a right hand turn out of the dealership, and others totaling them with low and high sides...
What's your point? Every one's mileage may vary on "what they've seen" in their time of riding, but the truth of the matter is MOST accidents happen with brand new riders, just like MOST car accidents are found in the age bracket of 16-20. Why? Because you're still learning, and have a lot to learn and that much more of a chance at an accident. Bikes are easy to drop, period. It's not that he 100% will, but it's a much better idea for someone brand new to get something used that they aren't going to cry over if they do drop as opposed to a brand new bike. Just common sense. You don't give your 16 year old keys to a brand new show room corvette, but this is just one guys opinion.
What's your point? Every one's mileage may vary on "what they've seen" in their time of riding, but the truth of the matter is MOST accidents happen with brand new riders, just like MOST car accidents are found in the age bracket of 16-20. Why? Because you're still learning, and have a lot to learn and that much more of a chance at an accident. Bikes are easy to drop, period. It's not that he 100% will, but it's a much better idea for someone brand new to get something used that they aren't going to cry over if they do drop as opposed to a brand new bike. Just common sense. You don't give your 16 year old keys to a brand new show room corvette, but this is just one guys opinion.
SV650 gets my vote. good handling, enough power to start, cheap parts if needed and won't yank the front up and slap you in the chest as a noob. all around great starter bike and very affordable to boot.
FYI, i started on a 03 kawi 636 and did track days for 4 years. first year guys on sv650's were smoking me around the track.
FYI, i started on a 03 kawi 636 and did track days for 4 years. first year guys on sv650's were smoking me around the track.
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